Amandapalooza Winding Down

I could never live in Vegas. I would be dead in a week. The cause would probably be something like "spontaneous liver rebellion." A drink in your hand is THE accessory in Las Vegas and I don't think I was without one the entire time I was awake.


The Girlfriend and I touched down in Vegas about ten or so on Thursday. We spent the next couple of hours cruising the strip like true tourists. The Girlfriend ooohed and ahhhed all of the lights and casino interiors, but it wasn't until she came across a huge set of balls that she really got excited.

Later that evening, I took her to the Tournament Of Kings at the Excalibur. I knew that the show would be cheesy and I wasn't sure if The Girlfriend would like eating with her hands, but she seemed to enjoy all of the simulated violence. Then we went to see Zumanity at New York, New York. Let's just say I picked a good one.

I gambled for a bit, playing some $5 blackjack, The Girlfriend would watch a little bit, then go to a quarter blackjack machine, play three or four hands, cash out and run back to me to announce that she had won 75 cents! I teased her relentlessly about being a tightwad, but she was enjoying herself and that was what was important.

We spent the next day checking out more of the sights, the fountains at Bellagio, the volcano at the mirage, ate lunch at the Venetian and then toured Tussauds House of Wax. I think I had a good time.

We went to see the Blue Man Group that night. I was very entertained but I think The Girlfriend was confused at first. She kept looking for a point to the show. Ultimately, I think she enjoyed it right up until the time that I spilled my entire drink in her purse. She didn't get TOO mad, but I knew that she subtracted points for my clumsiness.

Oh, how could I forget!?!?! Before the Blue Man Group, we managed to hook up with one of The Girlfriend's blogger buddies, Cindy. There are pictures somewhere, but I think Cindy has them.

By this time I had started to come down with the cold that The Girlfriend had been fighting and didn't feel very well, so we called it a night and ordered room service.

The next day, we flew back to Nashvegas and watched the Preds smack down the Red Wings, 6-2. Oh, did I mention that while I was in Vegas I placed a bet at the sports book on the Preds? If the Preds win the cup, I win $800, enough for another trip to sin city.

So today, Amandapalooza is winding down. My nose is running non stop, there is dirty laundry everywhere, The Girlfriend keeps looking at me and saying "Zumanity was really good wasn't it?" and my dogs are glad to be home from the kennel. We are going to go watch the Titan's play the Giants today and hopefully it will be a good game. There is some excitement because the game has been moved to 3:15 and The Girlfriend will get to see her first night game (It will get dark around 4:30 I think.). I really hope she enjoyed her birthday and I really hope I survive this cold. Please excuse the rambling nature of this post, the sudafed and cough syrup combined with the leftover alcohol in my system makes for a foggy existence.

Seacrest out.